Commodities Analyst – China
Core
Conduct fundamental, macroeconomic, and geopolitical analysis on Chinese and global commodity markets to generate real-time trading insights and strategies.
Role type
Commodities Analyst (Trading Support)
Builds
Trading ideas, data models, and research dashboards for a global trading firm.
Domain
Commodities trading (Oil, LNG, Petrochemicals, Base Metals, Coal) and Chinese macroeconomics.
Required skills
Fundamental analysis, Macroeconomic analysis, Geopolitical analysis, Commodity value chain expertise, Python, SQL, Bloomberg proficiency, Mandarin Chinese fluency, English fluency
Preferred skills
Experience in buy-side, sell-side, consulting, or trading house
Technologies
Python, SQL, Bloomberg
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed fundamental and macroeconomic analysis across Chinese and global commodity markets; Develop deep understanding of commodity value chains including supply/demand and trade flows; Track regulatory developments and government policy globally and within China; Identify and evaluate upcoming catalysts and structural developments; Generate trading ideas based on expected volatility and market direction; Monitor supply/demand trends, inventory levels, and shipping flows; Develop and maintain data models and research tools.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC